IT Project Manager (Remote - CST)

Our Customer was founded in 1982 in an effort to create a solid accounting firm headed by native professionals. They later branched out to other services, which is now a multinational professional services network with offices in over 150 countries and territories around the world. With more than 100,000 professionals, they provide audit and assurance, tax, consulting, and risk and financial advisory services to a broad cross-section of the largest corporations and governmental agencies.

We are seeking an IT Project Manager on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is 100% remote with opportunities to be on-site in Dallas, TX, or Hermitage, TN.

The IT Project Manager provides hands-on advanced project management and support for multiple initiatives across technical and functional units, utilizing established PMO tools, processes, and methods. This role manages the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Delivery Process for specially allocated ITS projects, with budgets ranging from $150,000 to $1.5M and medium-to-high levels of complexity and risk.

The position requires strong relationship management, advisory, and problem-solving skills while operating in a fast-paced environment. The Project Manager will work closely with Portfolio Managers, PMO leadership, and stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of SDLC and the Project Delivery Process, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop, maintain, and track comprehensive project plans, schedules, forecasts, risk registers, and status reports.
• Collaborate with engagement managers and delivery teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional coordination, integrating workstreams, identifying dependencies, and managing escalations.
• Facilitate executive-level steering committees and provide clear communications to senior leadership.
• Conduct proactive issue, risk, and change management, escalating when necessary and implementing approved solutions.
• Ensure adherence to PMO methodologies, including PMI PMBOK, ITS standards, SLAs, and SDLC processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent project assignments, maintaining effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and resource alignment.
• Build strong relationships across ITS, CIO leadership, business units, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, reporting, and knowledge-sharing via standard PMO tools and SharePoint.
• Mentor and guide project teams while supporting overall PMO goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in business finance and analytics.
• 5+ years of experience in Google Workspace and Microsoft platforms, with a strong background in migrations and integrations (mail, calendar, collaboration tools).
• Proven IT project management experience with budgets up to $1.5M.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• PMP certification required.
• Advanced understanding of SDLC, quality assurance, and software development processes.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications: ITIL, COBIT, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
• Experience in training and supporting users in adopting new tools.
• Strong facilitation skills for executive meetings and cross-functional discussions.
• Experience auditing projects, summarizing findings, and preparing executive-level reports.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record(Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, and AD&D

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.